Shane Marsden, 28, is feared missing having not contacted his family since Tuesday.

His last text, sent to his mum Wendy, simply said: “I’m sorry”.

It's believed Shane, who usually uses the surname Evans, had fled to Thailand from New Zealand after splitting from his girlfriend.

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“He had been travelling in New Zealand with his girlfriend but they broke up out there”

Wendy, mother

Wendy said: "In the early hours of Tuesday I got a message from him saying he was sorry.

"I didn't even know he was in Thailand. He had been travelling in New Zealand with his girlfriend but they broke up out there.

"She is devastated, no one knows what to do."

According to Gloucestershire Live, Wendy only realised he was in Thailand after police traced his phone.

His worried mum appealed for information via Facebook, writing: "Wish I never had to post this but can my friends who know my son Shane Evans please share this appeal to contact someone we are very concerned for his welfare.

"Police are talking of making a fb appeal. He last messaged me a very distressing message Monday.

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Gloucestershire Police said they're working with Interpol to try and find him.